(Course Code: 212KEΥ, Course outline)
(Course Code: 212KEΥ, Course outline)
Semester: | 5 | Teaching Credits: | 3 | ECTS Credits: | 5 | Type: |
Optional Compulsory |
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Prerequisite Courses: | – | Course type: | Special background | Instructor: | Demetris Fr. Lekkas |
Upon successful completion of the course students should have acquired the following:
Weekly topics: | The course introduces undergraduate students to basic concepts and methodological tools needed for understanding processes involved in solid waste management with particular emphasis on MSW. Weekly lectures and assignments cover the following topics: –Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems: Strategic and tactical decision in strategic and tactical waste management decisions. Categories of MSW and hazardous waste. –MSW Generation: Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of MSW. Determination of MSW composition. –Storage, collection and transfer of MSW: Analysis of required equipment, time and personnel. Transfer stations. –MSW treatment processes, recovery of energy and materials: Physical, chemical and biological processes (aerobic and anaerobic). –Final disposal of MSW: Disposal methods. Principles of design, construction and operation of controlled landfills. Biogas and leachate management. Monitoring of operation. Reclamation of finished landfills. –Planning of MSW landfills: Calculation of pertinent parameters. Siting methodology. Environmental impact assessment. –Planning of MSWMS: Upgrading methodology. Relevant legislation and management authorities for both MSW and hazardous waste |
Theory – Lectures (hours / week): |
2 |
Exercises – Laboratories (hours / week): |
– |
Other Activities: | – |
Grading: | Mid-semester examination (50% of the grade) and Written examination at the end of the semeser (50% of the grade) |
Notes: | Χαλβαδάκης, Κ.Π. (2006), «Διαχείριση Στερεών και Επικίνδυνων Αποβλήτων», Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος.(152 σελίδες). |
Basic Textbook: |
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Language: | The course is taught in Greek. For exchange students, English literature is proposed and examinations are given in English. |
Internet Links: | www.iswa.org International Solid Waste Association
www.epa.gov Environmental Protection Agency |
Department of Environment
“Xenia” Building
University Hill
81100 Mytilene
Lesvos, Greece
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22510 36202
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